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VetcoGray subsea wellhead systems


Advanced solutions for extreme conditions

VetcoGray subsea wellhead systems


As offshore drilling pushes past 10,000-foot water depths and
30,000-foot wells, pressure increases exponentially and not only
below the surface. The extreme operating conditions create extreme
financial and technological pressures too. The subsea wellhead
system must be reliable if the operation is to succeed.
For over 40 years, we have continually evolved subsea wellhead
technologies to meet these ever-changing needs. With more than
5,000 systems installed worldwide, we have proven that we can
meet todays challenges, and those that lie ahead. Our latest products
include our most advanced sealing technologies, weve added casing
strings to FullBore systems for extra structural support when drilling
30,000-foot wells, and have new SlimBore systems with many drillthrough scenarios for improved completion cycles and use with
older, lower-capacity rigs. And this is just the tip of the iceberg. As
exploration, drilling and production push new boundaries, we push
technology even further. So you can always have a system to rely
on no matter what challenges the future holds.
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MS subsea wellhead systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4


Metal-to-metal sealing technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MS-700 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MS-800 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Subsea & conductor connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8


H-4 connector and VX/VT sealing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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Enhanced performance features


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Thick wall extension . . .
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Subsea wellhead system matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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Quality runs deep


The driving force behind the advanced designs and successful installation
of our products has always been our customers demand for more efficient
and reliable drilling. Our patented metal-to-metal seal, advanced material
sciences and overall innovative approach combine to help our clients reliably
drill deeper wells at the sea floor.
We provide the broadest range of subsea wellhead solutions for global
exploration and production. Our portfolio features the familiar VetcoGray
MS-700, the VetcoGray SlimBore system for drill thru/slim riser applications
and the VetcoGray MS-800 FullBore for ultra deep wells. All our solutions
feature the field-proven MS sealing technology and running tool designs.

MS subsea wellhead systems

MS subsea wellhead systems


MS-700

MS-800

SlimBore

Standard subsea well design

Deep wells

Slim well design

Tieback and TLP-SPAR

High pressure

Drill-thru tree, slim riser or tubing spool

DP vessel

High temperature

Smaller BOP stacks

Shallow water flow

Metal-to-metal sealing technology


MS sealing
All VetcoGray subsea wellheads benefit from our metal-to-metal sealing
technology superior to elastomer options because it prevents inevitable
heat and corrosive fluids from damaging seal integrity.
Both the wellhead and hanger have a sealing area of parallel wickers. Once
the seal is properly installed these wickers act as both the sealing and
locking mechanism. The seal is installed with a combination of weight and
pressure typically applied with the PADPRT, pushing the energizing ring
between the metal U seal and expanding it into the wicker profiles. This
U seal expansion forces the wickers into the softer seal metal creating
a reliable seal even if the wickers have been damaged.

Emergency sealing
GE Oil & Gas has several contingencies for sealing. The first is the MS-E which
is installed via the running tool in the same manner as the MS-1. The only
difference between the MS-E and the MS-1 is the soft binary alloy. The binary
alloy allows for softer material to flow into damaged areas.
Another option is the SG-TPR. The SG-TPR includes an elastomer and metal
sealing combination that seals below the wicker area.

MS-700 subsea wellhead system


MS-700
Developed in 1991, the MS-700 is the most widely used subsea wellhead
system in the world. Its versatility has been proven across TLP/Spar tieback,
subsea completion and deepwater drilling applications.

Product Highlights
15 KSI @ 250F
Up to 7.00 MM ft lbs bending capacity
18 3/4 nominal bore
16 sub mudline
H-4 connector profile
VX2/VT2
Designed for 30 or 36 conductor

MS-700

Features and benefits


Metal-to-metal sealing
Fundamental to the MS-700 subsea wellhead system is the MS seal which
has been proven to be the most reliable metal-to-metal seal offered in
the industry.
Dual tapered sockets
The tapered socket design between the high-pressure and low-pressure
housing reduces fatigue in the casing by transmitting the load directly into
the conductor housing. No preloading is required to get maximum bending
capacity.
Below-mudline equipment
16 submudline equipment allows an additional casing string to be hung at
a predetermined position under the wellhead. The system is installed with a
single trip running tool that installs both the casing hanger and the seal.
Running tools
Since the inception of the VetcoGray MS-700, we have provided a host of
running tools that reduce operating times and risk associated with drilling
a subsea well.

GE Oil & Gas provides a host of running tools that have proven their
reliability in over 5,000 subsea wellhead installations.
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MS-800 FullBore subsea wellhead system


MS-800 FullBore
Developed in 2007 and based on proven technology, the VetcoGray MS-800
takes the industry standard to the next level providing a cost-effective
system that can be utilized in all applications including shallow water and
deep wells.
FullBore enables the operator to run one extra casing string under BOP
control with a 21 drilling riser. The system also allows more flexibility in
designing casing programs by using larger drill bits, testing packoffs to
higher pressures and having the option to run 18 and 16 casing strings
below the mudline. Furthermore, the system allows potentially larger
completion options, by reaching total depth with a larger production string.

Key features and benefits


Running tools
The MS-800 18 and 16 casing hanger running tools set and test the seal
via the drill pipe. This reduces valuable rig time.
Below-mudline equipment
The MS-800 FullBore system features the industrys highest rated belowmudline equipment. The 16 casing hanger equipment is rated at 2.00 MM lbs
casing weight capacity at 10,000 psi and includes true VetcoGray metalto-metal seals.
Casing hanger load ring actuation
The load-bearing jewellery is located on the casing hanger and is actuated
by a tag shoulder. Once the casing hanger is set, the running tool will actuate
the MS seal and test in a single trip.
20 KSI capabilities
MS-800 is also available for high-pressure (20,000 psi) and high-temperature
(350F) applications.

Product Highlights
FullBore
15 or 20 KSI @ 350F
Up to 7.00 MM ft lbs bending capacity
18 3/4 nominal bore
2.00 MM lbs 1st position casing hanger capacity
2.00 MM lbs 16 sub-mudline casing hanger capacity

MS-800 casing hanger load ring detail

VetcoGray MS-800
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SlimBore subsea wellhead system


SlimBore
As many older rigs are being brought back into service to meet increasing
demand, operators are facing new challenges when drilling in deep water.
Weight restrictions require smaller risers/BOPs/less mud. Trips to run trees
and tubing hanger spools cost more today than ever due to unprecedented
day rates.

Product Highlights
Up to 10KSI @ 250F
Up to 4.00 MM ft lbs bending capacity
13 - 16 3/4 nominal bore sizes
High capacity casing hanger

Key features and benefits


Trip saving
The VetcoGray SlimBore wellhead system enables operators to cut trip
time in half when using a subsea completion system. In Drill-Thru (DT) mode,
a horizontal tree can be run immediately after running the subsea wellhead
system. From that point, all drilling and completion operations can be
performed.
The SlimBore system can provide savings potential in a non-DT mode as
well, simply by using a smaller riser, less drilling mud and a smaller BOP
stack enabling the use of an older generation rig which generates significant
day rate savings.
MS-1 sealing
The SlimBore system uses reliable MS-1 sealing technology. This seal is
rated to 10,000 psi and has 500,000 lbs lockdown rating.
Running Tools
The SlimBore system utilizes most of the same tools as the MS-700 system.

H-4 Connector Profile


VX2/VT2

VetcoGray MS-700

PADPRT casing hanger RT

90ft SlimBore wellhead joints installed from a barge offshore Brazil


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Subsea connectors
H-4 connector and VX/VT sealing
All VetcoGray subsea wellheads come with the proven reliability of our H-4 connector used on more than 50% of the floater rigs drilling today. The stainless
steel VX2/VT2 gasket, located between the connector and wellhead, is rated
for 15,000 psi and 250F. The latest in our line of connectors is the DW HD H-4
connector. This connector is a high-capacity wellhead connector that provides
5.25 million ft lbs of bending load capacity when coupled with the DMS subsea
wellhead.

H-4 Connector

The industry standard


for offshore drilling
and production

Conductor connectors
Remote-release connector
Subsea wellhead retrieval is made easy with our ROV-operated Submudline Abandonment Connector (SMAC), welded to the 30 or 36
conductor. Once the well has been abandoned, the casing is cut and
the SMAC is disengaged for retrieval back to the rig. This wellhead
equipment can usually be refurbished for use in other subsea wells.

SMAC pin
Visual indicator
View port

Latch ring

Piston

SMAC box

VetcoGray SMAC connector

Enhanced performance; reduced time/cost


Extending equipment life

Trip saving features

Dual-taper interface

Bit run wear bushing

Extreme bending moments seen in subsea drilling and SPAR/TLP applications


have led us to develop the dual-tapered socket feature. This interface is placed
between the upper and lower profile of the high pressure and conductor
housing. Introduced in 1991, the tapered socket design has proven itself to
be the best in class for dispersing the effects of high currents, drive off or
fatigue-related loads.

GE Oil & Gas offers a variety of solutions designed to decrease the amount
of time required to drill a well. Our wear bushing or nominal seat protector
can be run into the wellhead and left for retrieval at a later time or can be
retrieved on each bit trip. The drill-ahead tool is another time-saving device
that allows the next casing string to be drilled after jetting in the conductor,
effectively eliminating one trip.

RL-2HCX
In addition to the wellhead tapered socket interface, We offer an added
solution for fatigue and high bending. The VetcoGray RL-2HCX conductor
connector is a pre-loaded, high strength connector with a 2 start thread
for make up in less than one turn.

Thick wall extension


SPAR/TLP applications can create high fatigue loading on the 22/20
extension from the high pressure housing. Addition of a thick wall extension
reduces stress concentrations by creating a smoother transition from the
wellhead housing to the casing.

Drill ahead tool

Bit run nominal seat protector

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Subsea wellhead system matrix


Strength and stability
We have been an industry-leading supplier of products, systems and services
for drilling, completion and production for more than a century. Our specialty
wellheads, trees, valves, connectors, controls and related systems provide
superior performance around the globe - onshore, offshore and subsea. We
design products for the unique challenges of extreme pressure and temperature
applications, at both ends of the spectrum. We regularly incorporate new
technologies and resources developed throughout the extensive GE network of
industrial businesses, with each advancement helping our customers achieve
greater levels of performance and productivity.

Applications
Capital drilling systems
Floating drilling systems
Onshore drilling systems
Offshore surface systems
Subsea drilling systems
Subsea processing and power

Products and Services


BOP connectors
Casing connectors
Diverters
Flow assurance systems
Gate Valves
Installation tooling and service
Intelligent well technology
Manifolds and templates
Marine risers
Mudline suspension
Subsea control systems
Subsea electrical connections
Subsea flowline connections
Subsea manifolds
Subsea separation
Subsea tree systems
Subsea wellheads
Surface wellheads
Surface tree systems

Hanger
Positions

All Metal
Sealing

15

2.10

30

MS-700

18 /4

15

4.00

36

MS-700

18 3/4

15

5.25

36

MS-700

18 3/4

15

7.00

36

MS-800

18 3/4

20

7.00

36

MS-800

18 /4

15

4.00/5.25
7.00

36

36

SlimBore

13

10

4.00/5.25
7.00

SlimBore

13 5/8

10

4.00/5.25
7.00

36

10

4.00/5.25
7.00

36

SlimBore

16 3/4

VX2/VT2 Profile

Max
Conductor Size

18 3/4

16
Submudline

Bending
(MM FT lbs)

MS-700

18
Submudline

System

FullBore

Family

Pressure
Rating (KSI)

Subsea wellhead system matrix

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